Watch Syndicate in action

Taking a gaming classic and reinterpreting in a different genre for modern audiences is one thing, but Starbreeze and EA had the unfortunate choice of the first reveal of Syndicate spilling out in the wake of Deus Ex, drawing immediate and unwarranted comparisons with Square-Enix's title.

Well, the companies have today released a lengthy trailer, complete with gameplay footage and director's commentary, in the first video of the game in action properly. Click, watch, and rate.